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West Atlantic open positions
At West Atlantic, we are always looking for skilled and professional colleagues. Below is a list of open positions waiting for your application. Please read our privacy policy before sending in your application.
Open positions
OCC Crewing Officer - 5 to 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Position Type: Temporary Fixed Term, Full-Time
Work Pattern Mon - Fri 8.30 - 17.00
Department: Operations Control Centre
Location: East Midlands Airport
Responsible to: OCC Manager
Role Summary
Responsible for carrying out all daily operational activities and ensuring consistent, concise information flow with customers and group airline departments.
Ensure that all flights are ready for on-time dispatch and conform to Company and legal requirements.
Responsibilities
- Co-ordinate the short-term crewing of all operated flights in accordance with company policy and relevant legislation to achieve a safe and efficient flying programme.
- Effectively communicate with other OCC staff and update the OCC Shift Supervisor on any ongoing crewing related issues and proposed solutions.
- Carry out the following for ad-hoc flights and disrupted schedules:
- Use all resources available to ensure all scheduled flights in the operational period are correctly crewed.
- Ensure revised crew schedules are compliant for the operational period.
- Ensure all travel and accommodation arrangements are made, changed or cancelled as required.
- Comprehensively hand over ongoing work and upcoming risks, challenges and opportunities to the relief shift with the aim of maintaining a robust flying schedule with respect to flight crew.
- Account for and track non-flying personnel on West Atlantic aircraft.
- Manage crew training requirements within the period of responsibility ensuring that crew do not operate with a critical training check expired and that any disrupted training is reported to the OCC Supervisor and the relevant Training Department.
- Support/assist with crew requirements e.g. accommodation and transportation as appropriate. Respond to aircrew enquiries. Update daily the flight crew management system.
- Carry out all departmental administration to the required standards, timelines and regulations.
- Ensure confidentiality of all sensitive information and data received in the OCC is maintained at all times in accordance with good practice and legislation.
- Maintain professional standards and behaviours in accordance with good practice and company policy.
Academic/Educational Requirements
- Educated to ‘A’ level or equivalent
Required Skills/Experience/knowledge:
- Minimum 2 years recent Aviation Operations experience, preferably in an airlines operational control or crew planning environment
- Sound knowledge and understanding of FDP Limitations
- Proven ability to work under pressure
- Use of aviation specific computer software including flight planning and ops control
- Effective and proven positive interpersonal skills and a demonstrable ability to work within a team.
- Excellent communication skills (both written & verbal)
- Proven problem solving & Planning skills
- Attention to detail and numeracy skills.
Terms and Conditions:
- £21,657
- Holidays
- Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30 - 17.00
- Pension
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EMA Hub B1 Engineer
Position Type: Permanent Full-Time
Department: P145 West Atlantic
Location: EMA East Midlands Hub
Responsible to: Line Maintenance Manager
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Role Summary
To provide and support effective and efficient engineering at EMA and across the UK network, which meets the operational requirements in a sustainable and safe manner.
Responsible for ensuring the relevant B1 work at EMA is carried out on time, in full, and to the required standards. Responsible for covering line station annual leave and attending AOG call outs.
Responsibilities
Responsible for certifying the work at EMA; In consultation with the Shift Supervisors and Base Maintenance Manager.
Ensure all work is completed IAW company procedures and the relevant maintenance documentation, Technical logs and work orders, are completed and returned to technical records.
Responsible for ensuring any required parts/tools for maintenance are ordered correctly and monitor with logistics/supervisors regarding estimated delivery times.
Ensure tools and equipment are treated correctly, and are stored in the correct locations
Responsible for ensuring proper handover procedures are completed in the MOE.
Ensure company premises are maintained and good housekeeping standards are met at all times. Report any building/facilities defects to Shift Supervisors and/or BSC.
Be well informed about valid instructions, regulations and maintenance information.
Be well informed about the procedures regarding production quality control and quality audit especially how they apply at the specific maintenance tasks.
Perform maintenance on equipment that is used for maintenance and apply a high maintenance standard. Restore and clean all equipment after the maintenance activity. When equipment fails or is found to be faulty, immediately report this to the certifying staff.
Keep current with the approved working schedules, Company procedures, requirements and any authorisation ratings held for the work performed.
Have confidence to issue an SMS report if a violation from the established WAS Flight Safety Standard is discovered
Carry out any other such reasonable duties as the company sees fit in accordance with the responsibilities of the position
Academic/Educational Requirements
Unrestricted UK B1 License
Relevant Type Rating to West Atlantic B737 NG B737 CL, ATR72/100/200 , BAE ATP
Required Skills/Experience:
Minimum 5 years Aviation Engineering experience
Must be Proactive, self-motivated & confident self-starter
Effective interpersonal skills
Possess confident and effective communication skills (both written & verbal)
Ability to make good judgements based on the needs of the company operation, in a very fluid, fast changing environment.
Proven problem solving and Planning & Organizing skills
Salary
Basic £42,000
Shift Allowance: £4500
B737 NG Type rating: £3346
B737 CL Type rating :£3346
ATP Type Rating : £2038
ATR Type Rating : £2038
Company Pension Included
Please note there is no loyalty bonus with this role for new or existing employees.
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Compliance Auditor
Position Type: Compliance Auditor
Department: Compliance Monitoring Department
Location: East Midlands
Responsible to: UK Compliance Monitoring Manager
Role Summary
Reporting directly to the West Atlantic UK (WAUK) Compliance Monitoring Manager (CMM), you will be responsible for the completion of audit, and any additional oversight activities required to assure compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements and procedures across all company approvals and approved/new provider locations.
Responsibilities
- Support the CMM in the development of the Compliance Monitoring Programme and its implementation.
- Complete audits for regulatory compliance with regards to WAUK AOC Flight Operations, Ground Operations, Crew Training and ATO company approvals.
- Assist where required with oversight activity of the WAUK CAA Part M/CAMO, Part 145, EASA Foreign Part 145 and other relevant compliance department activities.
- Perform and coordinate all aspects of oversight activity in a lead auditor role including the preparation of audit scopes and checklists to ensure the required regulatory aspects are included.
- Conduct audit of external suppliers/sub-contractors/contracted providers.
- Assist with the hosting of Authority and Customer audits.
- To be pro-active in the development of the compliance monitoring system to promote a value-added service and continuous improvement.
- Where required, represent the CMM at internal/external meetings.
- To maintain competence and knowledge in relation to the applicable regulatory requirements.
- Monitor applicable regulation for change and notify the appropriate NP and CMM.
- To support NP’s and department heads in the timely resolution and closure of all audit findings and associated corrective/preventative actions.
Requirements
Technical:
- 5 years’ experience within the regulated aviation domain (Essential)
- Recognised Auditor Qualification (Essential)
- Experience/auditing of Flight/Ground Operations & Crew Training (Essential)
- Knowledge of Safety Management System requirements (Essential)
- Degree of flexibility due to some UK and International travel (Essential)
- Experience in Continuing Airworthiness Management (Part-M/CAMO) and Maintenance (Part-145) regulation and activities (Desirable)
- Lead aviation auditor qualification (Desirable)
- Experience with industry recognised management system tools (Desirable)
As a person:
- Team player.
- Analytical, Disciplined and constructively critical.
- Good judgement.
- Ability to work independently.
- Good communicational skills and crystal-clear verbal and oral communication.
- Ability to see the big picture and be solution driven.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary, to be discussed at interview.
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
- 40 hours per week.
- Auto-enrolment pension.
- Hybrid working arrangements (office/home) available.
- Access to the WAUK Electric Car and Cycle to Work Schemes.
Salary
Subject to the level of experience and skill the salary would level between:
£40,000 - £45,000 Per annum
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P145 Production Planner
Introduction
This role is in place to ensure full compliance with the UK CAA and EASA Regulations, along with the West Atlantic UK Part 145 MOE and company procedures as part of West Atlantics continued development to ensure that our stated goals of safety, quality, delivery and cost effectiveness are achieved.
The scope of responsibility and duties of the production planner are subject to change, at the discretion of the MM.
Scope of Responsibility
The Production Planner is responsible along with the Base Maintenance Manager and Line Maintenance Manager, for the implementation of requested work packages from WAUK Part CAMO’s scheduled and unscheduled maintenance program for the UK operation.
The Production Planner reports directly to the Base Maintenance Manager.
The ProductionPlanner is responsible for ensuring the Base Maintenance Manager and Line Maintenance Manager, are made aware of the required resources for planned maintenance are available to ensure customer aircraft are returned to service in a timely manner.
Duties
• Liaises with WAUK Part CAMO planning, with reference to upcoming scheduled maintenance, including the resources required. E.g. manpower, parts, hangar space, downtime, tools and equipment.
• Receive the scope of work from Part CAMO, review and feedback required down time, input and output times to Part CAMO. Identify any possible specialist man power or tooling requirements.
• Arrange 3rd party services as required, e.g tooling loan, fuel tank repairs, NDT, A/C cleaning, additional hangar space as required etc. Raise and issue service orders for 3rd party services as required.
• Liaises with Part CAMO and LMC/operations to ensure the planned work is still able to be performed at the planned locations. E.g. Due to A/C route changes etc. Informs 3rd party suppliers of any changes. Informs logistics of any changes required.
• Review work packages, paying particular attention to new AD/SB inspections. Work with Part CAMO to ensure the correct downtime is agreed for new AD/SB inspections, and ensure the required tooling and parts are available.
• Receives work pack from Part CAMO, and allocate to the required station via the MSP dashboard. For Hangar work packs, the PP will print, collate and file ready for issuing.
• Task cards are to be reviewed for correct data, and Boeing/ATR task card/AMM/SB references.
• Prior to maintenance input, PP will check preloaded spares, and work with Part CAMO planning to ensure
any incoming defects are added to the work pack, and spares are on order or available. PP will continue to monitor spares and tooling status up to the input start date.
• Ensure all required tooling is available. If tooling is not present at the station, the PP will source a loan unit with the help of logistics, or arrange to have a tool moved from another Group station.
• Performs hand over of maintenance to the shift supervisors and BMM/LMM.
• Collates certified paperwork, and checks for completion of paperwork iaw MOE. i.e. Sign, date, stamp, 145 approval ref, independent inspection, parts used, continuation sheets, CRS etc. Reports any discrepancies to the BMM/LMM as required.
• Ensures supporting documentation is correctly completed iaw MOE and WAUK maintenance contract and interface procedures.
• Ensures that RAL data is updated to the standards required iaw the MOE and CAME procedures.
• Reports back to Part CAMO any planning issues found during maintenance input.
• Ensures completed services and service orders are closed on RAL.
• Review completed work packs for man hours booked, and report accuracy to the BMM/LMM.
• Ensure that any work orders that have been completed are returned via the MSP.
• Perform wash-up meetings regarding completed maintenance inputs with the shift supervisors and BMM/LMM (as required), and implement any changes for future inputs with the approval of the BMM/LMM.
Requirements
• Experience in working in a Part 145 environment.
• 5 years’ experience in aviation, civil or military.
• Completed an NVQ Level 3 (Apprenticeship) or equivalent military qualification in Aircraft Engineering.
Salary
£40,000
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EMA Hub Mechanic
Position Type: Mechanic
Department: Hangar Engineering
Location: East Midlands Airport
Responsible to: Shift supervisors/Certifying staff/Base Maintenance Manager
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Role Summary
To support effective and efficient hangar engineering at EMA, that meets the operational requirements in a sustainable and safe manner.
Responsibilities
- Be well informed about valid instructions, regulations and maintenance information.
- Ensure that the material installed in the form of spare parts, equipment or standard parts is of the correct and approved type and quality.
- Perform all maintenance work according to the valid instructions and documentation.
- Be well informed about the procedures regarding production quality control and quality audit especially how they apply at the specific maintenance tasks.
- Perform maintenance on equipment that is used for maintenance and apply a high maintenance standard. Restore and clean all equipment after the maintenance activity. When equipment fails or is found to be faulty, immediately report this to the certifying staff.
- Keep current with the approved working schedules, Company -procedures, -requirements and any authorisation ratings held for the work performed.
- Have confidence to issue an SMS report if a violation from the established WAS Flight Safety Standard is discovered.
Academic/Educational Requirements
- Recognized modern apprenticeship in engineering or equivalent military training
Required Skills/Experience:
- Commercial aviation engineering experience
- Must be Proactive & self-motivated
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Possess confident and effective communication skills (both written & verbal)
Salary
- Basic £29400
- Shift Allowance £4500
- Tow Approval Allowance £622
- Company Pension
Please note there is no loyalty bonus with this role for new or existing employees.
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Line Station Supervisor Aberdeen and Edinburgh
Position Type: Permanent Full-Time
Department: EDI and ABZ line stations – P145
Location: EDI
Responsible to: West Atlantic UK Line Maintenance Manager (LMM)
Role Summary
To support effective and efficient engineering at EDI and ABZ line stations that sustainably and safely meet operational requirements.
With the support of the P145 LMM, responsible for ensuring the relevant line shift work at EDI and ABZ is planned and carried out on time, in total, and to the required standards set by the MOE and operators CAME.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for delegating the allocated work on the line at EDI/ABZ; in consultation with the planning department, LMC and P145 LMM.
Planned, distributed, and supervised workload for the rostered staff on the day and night shifts. Ensure all work is completed. Report any discrepancies/incomplete work to the LMM/planning departments and LMC.
Responsible for informing the airline and LMM of the state of the aircraft and telling them of any delays/disruptions.
Responsible for arranging day and night shift human resources to meet incoming/departing aircraft and assisting LMC and maintenance manager with night shift rostering to ensure EDI/ABZ operation meets the needs.
Ensure any delay reports are completed on the company's MSP reporting system.
Ensure all work is completed IAW company procedures and the relevant maintenance documentation, technical logs, and work orders are completed and returned to technical records.
Support the implementation and maintenance of company policies.
Ensure all work is carried out safely. Educate and supervise engineering staff in safe methods of working. Support the organization with the development of safe means of working.
Ensure company logistics and work pack control system is completed correctly for all work carried out by the engineers. Report any deficiencies to the LMM/Logistics as required.
Responsible for ensuring any required parts/tools for maintenance are ordered correctly and monitoring logistics regarding estimated/required delivery times.
Ensure tools and equipment are handled correctly and stored in the correct locations.
Responsible for ensuring proper handover procedures are completed IAW the MOE and local station procedures.
Ensure company premises are maintained and good housekeeping standards are always met. Report any building/facility defects to the LMM.
Ensures that any spares moved via COMAT are controlled, and associated line stations are informed.
Ensure any stock replenishment items are received and located correctly on the company's stock control system.
Responsible for approving any annual leave requested by EDI and ABZ engineering staff and reliable alongside the P145 maintenance manager to ensure any holiday is covered with a correctly authorized and capable team.
The line station supervisor must ensure that the EDI and ABZ line engineers' airside passes and driving permits are up-to-date and valid. The Line Station Supervisor must also provide the vehicles at each station are maintained and airside vehicle permits are kept accurate at all times.
The line station supervisor is responsible for ensuring all tools/equipment are kept in a serviceable condition and reports to logistics if tooling requires recalibration or repair.
Carry out any other reasonable duties as the company sees fit per the position's responsibilities.
Academic/Educational Requirements
Unrestricted EASA B1 or B1/B2 license–type rating required on 737CL.
Required Skills/Experience
- Minimum five years of Aviation Engineering experience
- Must be a Proactive, self-motivated & confident, self-starter
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Possess secure and practical communication skills (both written & verbal)
- Ability to make sound judgments based on the company's needs operates in a very fluid, fast-changing environment.
- Proven problem-solving and Planning & Organizing skills
- Supervisory/people management experience is desirable, and managing people effectively is essential.
Salary
Basic B1 Salary of £42,000 (B1/B2 combined £46,200), company pension, 21 days paid leave.
Plus:
- £6,500 EDI shift allowance.
- £3,346 B737CL Type rating (unrestricted)
- £3,346 B737NG (unrestricted)
- £2,038 ATP (unrestricted)
- £2,438 supervisor allowance
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EMA Hub B2 Engineer
Position Type: Permanent Full-Time
Department: P145 West Atlantic
Location: EMA East Midlands Hub
Responsible to: Base Maintenance Manager
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Role Summary
To provide and support effective and efficient engineering at EMA and across the UK network, that meets the operational requirements in a sustainable and safe manner.
Responsible for ensuring the relevant B1 work at EMA is carried out on time, in full, and to the required standards. Responsible for covering line station annual leave and attending AOG call outs.
Responsibilities
Responsible for certifying the work at EMA; In consultation with the Shift Supervisors and Base Maintenance Manager.
Ensure all work is completed IAW company procedures and the relevant maintenance documentation, technical logs and work orders, are completed and returned to technical records.
Responsible for ensuring any required parts/tools for maintenance are ordered correctly and monitor with logistics/supervisors regarding estimated delivery times.
Ensure tools and equipment are treated correctly and are stored in the correct locations.
Responsible for ensuring proper handover procedures are completed IAW the MOE.
Ensure company premises are maintained and good housekeeping standards are always met. Report any building/facilities defects to Shift Supervisors and/or BMM.
Be well informed about valid instructions, regulations and maintenance information.
Be well informed about the procedures regarding production quality control and quality audit especially how they apply at the specific maintenance tasks.
Perform maintenance on equipment that is used for maintenance and apply a high maintenance standard. Restore and clean all equipment after the maintenance activity. When equipment fails or is found to be faulty, immediately report this to the certifying staff.
Keep current with the approved working schedules, Company procedures, requirements and any authorisation ratings held for the work performed.
Have confidence to issue an SMS report if a violation from the established WAS Flight Safety Standard is discovered.
Carry out any other such reasonable duties as the company sees fit in accordance with the responsibilities of the position.
Academic/Educational Requirements
Unrestricted UK B2 License
Relevant Type Rating to West Atlantic B737 NG, B737 CL, ATR72/100/200
Required Skills/Experience:
Minimum 5 years Aviation Engineering experience
Must be Proactive, self-motivated & confident self-starter
Effective interpersonal skills
Possess confident and effective communication skills (both written & verbal)
Ability to make good judgements based on the needs of the company operation, in a very fluid, fast changing environment.
Proven problem solving and Planning & Organizing skills.
Salary
Basic £42,000
Shift Allowance: £4500 (Days) - £10,000 (Nights)
B737 NG Type rating: £3346
B737 CL Type rating: £3346
ATR Type Rating: £2038
Company Pension Included
Please note there is no loyalty bonus with this role for new or existing employees.
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HR Administrator
Position Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Work Pattern 30 hours, Mon-Fri between 8am-5pm (start and finish times TBC)
Department: Human Resources
Location: East Midlands Airport and hybrid working
Responsible to: Head of HR
Role Summary
Assist with the day-to-day operations of the HR function providing an efficient and effective administrative service ensuring all elements of the function are completed on time and to the required specification and standard.
Coordinate and develop HR Administration ensuring good practice and employment legislation is followed at all times.
Responsibilities
- Assist with day-to-day operations of the HR Department
- Provide full administrative support to the HR Department - All work carried out must be to a high standard with strict adherence to identified deadlines and confidentiality and Accuracy.
- Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities (staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations etc.)
- Compile, update and maintain employee records (hard and electronic copies)
- Assist in payroll preparation by providing relevant data and accurate data entry to the HR platform.
- Assist in all aspects of recruiting including coordinating, communication with candidates and scheduling interviews, creating and posting jobs, updating the recruitment system. Ensure supporting documentation e.g. references
- Respond to employee queries/requests to the shared inbox providing relevant information or escalation as necessary.
- Coordinate and prepare all documentation for the New starter and leaver processes including contracts, information gathering and ensure all systems are updated.
- Maintain and manage, to required deadlines, various company and group lists e.g. Starters & Leavers.
- Work with the HR Systems administrator to ensure accuracy and integrity of the HR electronic data.
- Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- Processing Visa applications/posting special delivery as required
- Answering calls and dealing with internal and external queries.
- Managing Group HR and HR Sage Inboxes and forwarding any queries to the relevant colleague
Academic/Educational Requirements
- Educated to ‘A’ level or equivalent
- CIPD level 3 or equivalent - desirable
Required Skills/Experience/knowledge:
- Minimum of 2 years HR administration experience.
- Previous experience of Sage People is a distinct advantage.
- Excellent IT skills specifically Microsoft Office and spreadsheets.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Positive and enthusiastic team player
- Possess professional, friendly and customer-focused personality
- Proactive, confident, self-starter
- Proven Planning & Organisation and problem solving skills
- Effective interpersonal skills; adaptable to all levels of the organization
- Able to work independently, taking the initiative and with little supervision
- Ability to work to strict deadlines
- Attention to detail & quality minded
Salary and benefits
- Salary £22,000 - £25,000 pro rata depending upon skills and qualifications.
- Company Pension
- 25 days Annual leave + Bank holidays
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CAT A Licensed Mechanic - Edinburgh and Aberdeen
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Pattern 7 on 7 off
Department: Engineering Part 145
Location: Edinburgh Airport
Responsible to: Line Maintenance Manager – Part 145
Role Summary
West Atlantic UK are inviting applications for Cat A Licensed mechanics to be based at our Edinburgh Airport line station. This position offers an attractive shift pattern of 7 on 7 off, working only days. The successful candidate will be energetic and committed, able to work well from his/her own initiative, while being an integral part of our team.
Responsibilities
- Carrying out maintenance tasks as required on B737-400/800
- Maintain a high standard of work in all tasks.
- Follow all company procedures, policies and regulations.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
- AOG support at other West Atlantic line stations
- Experienced in all zones on the aircraft.
- Willing to work shifts
Required Skills/Experience/knowledge
- CAA Part - 66 Cat A license holder (Essential)
- EASA Part – 66 Cat A license holder (Desirable)
- Recognized aircraft maintenance apprenticeship/training
- Excellent spoken and written English is essential
- The right to work in the UK
- Full Driving license
- Proven organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Flexible approach to working in a fast-changing environment
Salary
£41,445
For internal candidates - there is no loyalty bonus with this role
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CAT A Licensed Mechanic - Aberdeen
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Pattern 7 on 7 off
Department: Engineering Part 145
Location: Aberdeen Airport
Responsible to: Line Maintenance Manager – Part 145
Role Summary
West Atlantic UK are inviting applications for Cat A Licensed mechanics to be based at our Aberdeen Airport line station. This position offers an attractive shift pattern of 7 on 7 off, working only days. The successful candidate will be energetic and committed, able to work well from his/her own initiative, while being an integral part of our team.
Responsibilities
- Carrying out maintenance tasks as required on B737-400/800
- Maintain a high standard of work in all tasks.
- Follow all company procedures, policies and regulations.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
- AOG support at other West Atlantic line stations
- Experienced in all zones on the aircraft.
- Willing to work shifts
Required Skills/Experience/knowledge
- CAA Part - 66 Cat A license holder (Essential)
- EASA Part – 66 Cat A license holder (Desirable)
- Recognized aircraft maintenance apprenticeship/training
- Excellent spoken and written English is essential
- The right to work in the UK
- Full Driving license
- Proven organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Flexible approach to working in a fast-changing environment
Salary
£39945
For internal candidates - there is no loyalty bonus with this role
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Sheet Metal Technician
Position Type: Permanent
Department: PT 145
Location: EMA Hangar 29
Responsible to: Base Maintenance Manager
Role Summary: An experienced sheet metal repair technician located within the UK PT145 EMA base hangar team. The successful candidate will carry out repairs and other mechanical work as directed by the supervisor and Base maintenance manager to the 737, ATP and ATR fleet of a/c.
Responsibilities
- Perform all tasks according to the valid instructions and documentation.
- Be well informed about the procedures regarding production quality control and quality audit, especially how they apply at the specific maintenance tasks.
- Reporting to the on-duty supervisor and taking direction from certifying staff regarding repair requirements
- Accurately record all work carried out using the IT information systems in use
- Assist as required, under the direction of certifying staff, with any other mechanical tasks related to a/c hangar inputs
- Completing repairs IAW drawings or other data supplied to a high standard.
- Assisting the supervisors and management team to maintain a safe working environment
- Completing major structural repairs on pressurised metal aircraft, on both primary and secondary structure
- Interpreting repair drawings and identify areas that require engineering changes when compared to actual aircraft structure
- Analyse and interpret the OEM structural repair manuals to identify a/c zones and stations. Identify repairs and locate material and alternate fasteners within these manuals
- Utilise precision measuring instruments to accurately gauge damage limits
- Ability to form from plate material complex bends and shapes using common sheet metal handling tools including bending brakes, rollers, shrinkers
Academic/Educational Requirements
- Apprenticeship or equivalent training with a major OEM or MRO
- National basic education qualifications in English and Math’s at Grade C or equivalent
- Training in the use of shrinkers or English wheels would be an advantage
Required Skills/Experience:
- Proven ability to complete Major structural repairs on pressurized metal aircraft on both primary and secondary structure
- Ability to interpret repair drawings and identify areas that require engineering changes when compared to actual aircraft structure
- Ability to use and interpret the OEM structural repair manuals to identify a/c zones and stations. Identify repairs for damage found and locate material and alternate fasteners within these manuals.
- Must be able to use precision measuring instruments to accurately gauge damage limits.
- Proven hand skills with common sheet metal tools.
- Ability to form from plate material complex bends and shapes using common sheet metal handling tools including bending brakes, rollers, shrinkers.
- Ability to travel for AOG repairs
- Must hold a valid UK driving license
Salary
- Basic £30,450
- Shift Allowance £4500
- Company Pension
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